What effect did the drawing, "Entrance of the Fifty-Fifth Massachusetts (colored) Regiment into Charleston Feb 21, 1865" from Harper's Weekly magazine, have on Northern viewers?
A) It endorsed the idea that racism through segregated military units was acceptable.
B) It showed that emancipation and restoration of the Union justified the high number of war casualties.
C) It promoted reconciliation with their former Southern enemies.
D) It reaffirmed the belief that African Americans were inferior to whites.

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The drawing depicted the valor and dignity of African American soldiers, reinforcing the notion that their sacrifices and the overall human cost of the Civil War were justified in the pursuit of emancipation and the restoration of the Union. This helped to strengthen Northern resolve and support for the war effort, emphasizing the significance of African American contributions to the Union's cause.

What Effect Did the Drawing, "Entrance of the Fifty-Fifth Massachusetts